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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.18, 846.29 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.18, 846.29 and 364.60 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.18 : 846.29 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.18/846.29 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.18x = 846.29 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.18x = 308,551.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,551.28/613.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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